Valentine's Day Concert

An Enchanting Evening of Live Jazz Music and Romantic Readings

Squire House Gardens
announces its annual Valentine’s Day concert, scheduled for Saturday, February 15,
with seatings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Now in it’s 17th
year, this popular event is held at Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail
So, in historic Afton, MN.  Guests
will relax in a Victorian Parlor and be treated to live jazz and classic
American songs, poetic readings, romantic musings, complimentary wine from
Swirl Wine Bar in Afton and delectable desserts. 

"Our Valentine's Day
Concert is unique and special every year,” said Martin Stern, Owner of Squire
House Gardens. “Yet I can always promise
beautiful music, great conversation, plenty of laughter and a inspired
celebration of romance and love.”  

 2014 Concert Performers:

 PATRICK HARISON: ACCORDION

Patrick Harison is an
American button accordionist adept in a wide variety of settings and genres. He
currently performs in a diverse array of projects including Patty and The
Buttons, Jack Klatt and The Cat Swingers, Eisner's Klezmorim and others.
Patrick is also active as an orchestral soloist playing both classical and pops
programs with top orchestras across the United States. When not performing, he
is an in demand composer, session musician, educator and arranger.

 MAUD HIXSON: VOCALS

After being presented as
“Best New Voice” at the KBEM Winter Jazz Fest in 2003, Maud Hixson has since
worked with a variety of local groups from the Wolverines to the Jazz MN Big
Band, as well as international artists such as Warren Vaché, Jon Weber, and
Evan Christopher. She is also the co-founder of the continental sextet French
75 with clarinetist Tony Balluff.

RICK CARLSON: PIANO

Rick Carlson is a
devotee of Count Basie and Duke Ellington, and has played with The Wolverines
since 1984. Rick has recorded with local singers Maud Hixson, Charmin Michelle,
Judi Donaghy, Sue Tucker and Ame Fogel.  Rick has backed many national artists including Kathryn
Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, and Wynton Marsalis.

 Tickets ($32) are available
by calling 651-436-8080 or email at info@squirehousegardens.com Seating is
limited, so early registration is encouraged.